Crime Without Punishment: In-depth Analysis of JS-Sniffers
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Crime Without Punishment: In-depth Analysis of JS-Sniffers

JS-sniffers pose a growing threat by attacking online stores and stealing payment data and credentials of their users. Group-IB experts have researched this type of malware and have discovered at least 38 families of JS-sniffers, whereas only 12 were known previously.

Key facts

Group-IB experts have discovered 38 different JS-sniffer families, whereas only 12 were known previouslyGroup-IB experts have discovered 38 different JS-sniffer families, whereas only 12 were known previously

The total daily number of visitors of all the infected sites exceeds 1.5 million peopleThe total daily number of visitors of all the infected sites exceeds 1.5 million people

By selling compromised payment data cybercriminals can earn from $1 to $5 per cardBy selling compromised payment data cybercriminals can earn from $1 to $5 per card

JS-sniffers can be bought or rented on underground forums, with their price ranging from $250 to $5,000JS-sniffers can be bought or rented on underground forums, with their price ranging from $250 to $5,000

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